trojan UK /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/US /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/adjective 1noun 1verb 1forms 3phrases 1 adjective1 •Describing a satellite (moon or minor planet) that shares an orbit with another noun1 •Malware that appears to perform or actually performs a desired task for a user while performing a harmful task without the user's knowledge or consent. verb1 •To infect (a system) with a trojan. formstrojaned · trojaning · trojans Phrases with trojan Trojan horseA malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.
Trojan UK /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/US /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/noun 6adjective 4forms 1phrases 1 noun6 •A native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Troy. •Ellipsis of Trojan horse. •A student (especially an athlete) of the University of Southern California. •One who shows great pluck, endurance, strength, etc.Farewell he, he was a kinde good fellow, a true Troyan: and it euer be my lucks to meete him at more leasure, Ile make him full amendes with a Cup full of Canarie. — 1600 •A Trojan asteroid. •An object residing at a Trojan point. adjective4 •Of, or relating to, the famed city of Troy or its inhabitants. •Malicious but disguised as legitimate •Involving great strength or endurance.You know you should get up but the thought of making your way to the bathroom to wash is like a trojan task. Why bother? — 2009 •Of, or relating to, a Trojan point. formsTrojans Phrases with Trojan Trojan horseA malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.